25 Father's Day freebies, dining deals and gift ideas

Happy Father's Day. Show Big Daddy he's No. 1 and celebrate in South Florida style with freebies, treats, eats and fun things to do just for Dad on Sunday.

Fun in the sun

Bonnet House: Dads get in free with one paid admission from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fort Lauderdale museum and gardens. Admission is $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, $16 kids 6-12 and free for 5 and under; gardens only is $10. The narrated tram is a fun way to see the lovely sites on the property.

Butterfly World: Dads get in free entrance at the Coconut Creek attraction on Saturday and Sunday, a $24.95 value for men who identify themselves as a Dad at the ticket booth. No coupon is necessary. For everyone else, use a discount coupon for $3 off admission on the website.

Jungle Island: Dads get in free with a paid general admission ($34.95 ages 11 and up, $26.95 kids 3-10, 2 and under free) on Sunday from 12 to 6 p.m. with beer sampling, classic car show, man cave and a kids zone.

Mizner Park in Boca Raton: See more than 150 unique cars on display from antiques to classics to street rods at the 4th Annual Downtown Drive Car Show from Noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. FAU Summer Concert Band led by Kyle Prescott will play at 7 p.m. Admission is free.

Rapids Water Park: Adventurous Dads get free entrance from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday with a paid child admission of $44.99. 6566 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach; 561-842-8756.

Chow down

Beef O'Brady's: Dad's eat free on Sunday with purchase of an entree of equal or lesser value up to $10 at the Cooper City location.